Thursday, December 27, 2012

On the Clothesline

In a rush, and due to never-ending rain, I was forced to take pictures inside. Not only that, I really had to get creative with how I positioned the quilts. My apologies for poor photography.

These two quilts were commissioned for two boys as Christmas gifts from their aunt. The requirements were very general.  I was instructed to simply make them "bigger than the baby sized ones." : ) I hope the boys are happy and enjoy these snuggly goodies. May they last a very long time!

Wannabe Pendleton Front
 Pendleton Woolen Mills create gorgeous Native American inspired items: blankets, rugs, handbags. My quilt uses  a traditional American quilt pattern, but the colors hopefully reflect more of that Pendleton look. I even used all flannel to recreate the soft woolen texture.
Pendleton Back

The Young Professional










  The Young Professional quilt is a series of ten zigzags using fabrics that represent a sophisticated wardrobe and typical commuting life. There is a city scene and a print of cars for one's commute. Then the rest of the fabrics act as solids to show off like they are either classy handkerchief or tie prints.
The back has a very fun flannel accent of mustaches. Bordered by fine, black and white zigzags and a small strip of white at the bottom. (I had considered appliqueing a mustache there....)
Young Professional Back      
Ready to deliver!





Here are the quilts bundled up and tagged, ready to be dropped off in time for Christmas!

Happy New Year!

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Updates on Quilts

I finished this green quilt some time in early November. I think I forgot to take a picture of it all completed... oops! ***See Post Script at the bottom.***


I'm working on this quilt. It should be large. It has a city print and cars and lovely basic prints that remind me of sophisticated ties and handkerchiefs.  I'm calling it Young Professional. It's a special order for a 16 year old.

The first quilt that I sold! It had the orange backing and zigzags on the front. Thank you, Ashley, for purchasing this quilt for your future baby. And thank you for selling my quilts in your lovely store, Atlas Decor!








Post Script. 12/27/2012
I found pictures of the completed quilt! Hooray!
Front
Back

Closeup to feature the quilting